Relay Protection and Controls Engineer

Ampirical; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 4% match

PTO: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick

Flexible schedule: Every other Friday

Career development & tuition refund

Gym stipend & wellness program

Fertility benefits & pet insurance

Job summary

Ampirical is seeking a Relay Protection and Controls Engineer to design and procure protective relaying equipment for substations, switchyards, and transmission lines. You will work with clients to ensure design quality and provide field support during construction.

Requirements include ABET-accredited EE degree, PE certification, and 4+ years in utilities/energy. Proficiency with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE standards, and CAD tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree required.

Responsibilities

• Identify proper protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations.
• Select protection devices for equipment within a substation.
• Prepare scopes of work and estimates for evaluating and designing substations.
• Interface with clients and vendors.
• Perform load calculations for load panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and other substation components.
• Create drawing packages for substation relay protection (wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line, three-line diagrams).
• Perform substation field support and field pre-inspection for turnkey projects.
• Mentor new engineers.

Skills

PE Certification

SCADA knowledge

Protection & Controls concepts

Mentoring engineers

Client/vendor interface

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) Certification

BSEE degree

Tools

ETAP

WinIGS

IEEE 88/998

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Inventor

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley Substation

Job description

About Ampirical

At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

We don’t just build projects—we build careers. If you’re looking for a place where your contributions matter and your professional development is supported every step of the way, we’d love to meet you. Watch this video to get a glimpse into our culture.

Why Ampirical?

• Salary Range: $80,000- $138,000 (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)
• Profit-Sharing Bonus: Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary)
• Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
• PTO: Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off
• Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement
• Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

Job Summary

The Relay Protection and Controls Engineer is responsible for the design and procurement of protective relaying equipment for substations, switchyards, and transmission lines. They are accountable for adherence to and revisions of design/construction scope processes. The Senior Engineer works closely with the client to ensure quality design to meet client's standards and provides field support to the client during construction activities as required.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• 4+ years of experience engineering/designing electrical systems within the Utilities or Energy industry
• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998
• Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Bentley MicroStation and/or Bentley Substation software to develop 2D drawings or 3D models are a plus.
• PE Certification
• Knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following skillsets: SCADA, automation, relay settings, RTU configuration, and Protection & Controls engineering terms and concepts are a plus.
• Experience working with the electric utility industry or petro-chemical industry.
• BSEE Degree with 6+ years of experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify proper protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations.
• Select proper protection devices for equipment within a substation.
• Prepare scopes of work and estimates for evaluating and designing substations.
• Identify proper equipment sizing and order material.
• Ensure the maintenance and adherence of customer standards as it pertains to relay protection.
• Create drawing packages for substation relay protection that include wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line, and three-line diagrams.
• Interface with clients and vendors.
• Perform load calculations for load panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and other various substation components.
• Perform substation field support and field pre-inspection for “turn-key” substation projects consisting of protection panels, circuit switchers, circuit breakers, transformers, control house, and supporting equipment.
• Mentor new engineers.

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.